Dress Making & Fashion Design

Course review:

Fashion Awareness

Introduce and discuss the different aspects of fashion
Examine the following colour groups: Jewel, Pastel, Neutrals, Classics and Earth
Discuss how the body shape is influenced by different stlye lines
Summarise how you would take body measurements

Patterns

Discuss the various types of patterns available and the process of selection
Explain how a commercial pattern differs from a trace pattern
Summarise how pattern markings assist in the cutting and making of clothing
Describe how you would select a sewing pattern

Fibres in Common Use

Evaluate the fibres most commonly used in dressmaking
Examine the benefits of cotton clothing
List and describe the various man made fibres

Tools and Equipment

Analyse the smaller tools and larger equipment that are necessary in fashion design
List the essential tools required in dressmaking
Summarise when you would use an overlocker sewing machine
Describe your understanding of the term "haberdashery"

Lays

Discuss laying and cutting fabric, marking up techniques, shaping, gathers and seams
Explain the function of a lay
Summarise the use of darts on garments
Identify the various seams and explain under what cirumstances they would be used

Lined Bodices

Summarise your understanding of facings, collars, cuffs and pockets
Explain why facings are necessary on a garment
Describe the following types of collar: Flat, Mandarin and Peter Pan

Closing and Fastenings

Examine the different types of fasteners and discuss how buttonholes, sleeves, waistbands and hems finish off a garment
Introduce and discuss the various types of buttonholes
Describe the following sleeves: Raglan, Epaulet, Dolman, Bishops, Dropped and Kimono

Fabric Layout

Summarise the Importance of layout, cutting and stitching and explain the use of yokes and vents
Introduce and discuss the advantages of stretch sewing and overlocking
Dicuss for what purpose you would use stretch sewing
Explain the purpose of a rolled hem attachment

Fashion Awareness

Describe various body shapes, planning a wardrobe and the importance of make up, hairstyles and accessories
List the 8 different body shapes
Summarise what comprises a foundation wardrobe
List the artiicles calculated to be the main accessories in fashion

Introduction to Fashion Drawing

Examine presentation, techniques of fashion drwaing and summarise ideas on designing
Summarise when the following media would be used to enhance designs: Lead pancoils and Pen and Ink
Examine the significance of layout in dressmaking